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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.75, 671.70 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.75, 671.70 and 265.70 is: 366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.75 : 671.70 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.75/671.70 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.75x = 671.70 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.75x = 178,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,473.37/486.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.66

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