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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.23, 684.80 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.23, 684.80 and 275.16 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.23 : 684.80 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.23/684.80 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.23x = 684.80 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.23x = 188,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,429.57/496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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