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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.18, 684.65 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.18, 684.65 and 275.07 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.18 : 684.65 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.18/684.65 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.18x = 684.65 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.18x = 188,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,327.36/496.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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