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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.26, 684.85 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.26, 684.85 and 275.20 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.26 : 684.85 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.26/684.85 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.26x = 684.85 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.26x = 188,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,472.69/496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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