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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.22, 684.80 and 272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.22, 684.80 and 272.15 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.22 : 684.80 = 272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.22/684.80 = 272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.22x = 684.80 × 272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.22x = 186,369.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,369.01/496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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