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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.19, 684.76 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.19, 684.76 and 275.13 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.19 : 684.76 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.19/684.76 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.19x = 684.76 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.19x = 188,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,398.02/496.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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