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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.11, 684.60 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.11, 684.60 and 275.04 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.11 : 684.60 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.11/684.60 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.11x = 684.60 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.11x = 188,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,292.72/496.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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