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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.77, 671.76 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.77, 671.76 and 265.73 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.77 : 671.76 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.77/671.76 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.77x = 671.76 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.77x = 178,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,503.43/486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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