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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.79, 671.78 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.79, 671.78 and 265.75 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.79 : 671.78 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.79/671.78 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.79x = 671.78 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.79x = 178,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,523.03/486.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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