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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.19, 684.69 and 275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.19, 684.69 and 275.11 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.19 : 684.69 = 275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.19/684.69 = 275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.19x = 684.69 × 275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.19x = 188,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,361.64/496.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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