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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.63, 671.54 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.63, 671.54 and 265.58 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.63 : 671.54 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.63/671.54 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.63x = 671.54 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.63x = 178,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,349.94/486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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