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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.83, 671.80 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.83, 671.80 and 265.74 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.83 : 671.80 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.83/671.80 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.83x = 671.80 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.83x = 178,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,520.70/486.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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