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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.29, 684.89 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.29, 684.89 and 272.23 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.29 : 684.89 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.29/684.89 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.29x = 684.89 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.29x = 186,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,447.10/496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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