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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.25, 684.78 and 275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.25, 684.78 and 275.17 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.25 : 684.78 = 275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.25/684.78 = 275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.25x = 684.78 × 275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.25x = 188,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,430.91/496.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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