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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.99, 672.07 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.99, 672.07 and 265.96 is: 367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.99 : 672.07 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.99/672.07 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.99x = 672.07 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.99x = 178,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,741.39/486.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.03

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