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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.88, 671.86 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.88, 671.86 and 265.82 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.88 : 671.86 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.88/671.86 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.88x = 671.86 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.88x = 178,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,590.80/486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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