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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.77, 671.72 and 265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.77, 671.72 and 265.71 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.77 : 671.72 = 265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.77/671.72 = 265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.77x = 671.72 × 265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.77x = 178,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,481.39/486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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