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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.06, 684.55 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.06, 684.55 and 275.01 is: 379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.06 : 684.55 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.06/684.55 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.06x = 684.55 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.06x = 188,258.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,258.10/496.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.51

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