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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.14, 684.67 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.14, 684.67 and 275.08 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.14 : 684.67 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.14/684.67 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.14x = 684.67 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.14x = 188,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,339.02/496.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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