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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.78, 671.75 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.78, 671.75 and 265.73 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.78 : 671.75 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.78/671.75 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.78x = 671.75 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.78x = 178,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,499.44/486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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