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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.23, 684.77 and 275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.23, 684.77 and 275.17 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.23 : 684.77 = 275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.23/684.77 = 275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.23x = 684.77 × 275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.23x = 188,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,428.16/496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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