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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.64, 671.57 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.64, 671.57 and 265.60 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.64 : 671.57 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.64/671.57 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.64x = 671.57 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.64x = 178,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,365.72/486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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