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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.06, 684.54 and 275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.06, 684.54 and 275.00 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.06 : 684.54 = 275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.06/684.54 = 275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.06x = 684.54 × 275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.06x = 188,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,248.68/496.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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