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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.96, 671.98 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.96, 671.98 and 265.90 is: 366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.96 : 671.98 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.96/671.98 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.96x = 671.98 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.96x = 178,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,679.48/486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.93

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