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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.20, 684.78 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.20, 684.78 and 275.15 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.20 : 684.78 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.20/684.78 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.20x = 684.78 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.20x = 188,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,418.16/496.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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