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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.87, 671.84 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.87, 671.84 and 265.82 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.87 : 671.84 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.87/671.84 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.87x = 671.84 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.87x = 178,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,583.82/486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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