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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.15, 684.69 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.15, 684.69 and 275.12 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.15 : 684.69 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.15/684.69 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.15x = 684.69 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.15x = 188,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,374.66/496.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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