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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.58, 671.50 and 265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.58, 671.50 and 265.54 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.58 : 671.50 = 265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.58/671.50 = 265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.58x = 671.50 × 265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.58x = 178,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,307.77/486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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