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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.71, 671.68 and 265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.71, 671.68 and 265.65 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.71 : 671.68 = 265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.71/671.68 = 265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.71x = 671.68 × 265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.71x = 178,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,431.79/486.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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