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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.22, 684.78 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.22, 684.78 and 275.18 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.22 : 684.78 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.22/684.78 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.22x = 684.78 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.22x = 188,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,437.76/496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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