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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.28, 684.81 and 275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.28, 684.81 and 275.21 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.28 : 684.81 = 275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.28/684.81 = 275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.28x = 684.81 × 275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.28x = 188,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,466.56/496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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