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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.30, 684.83 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.30, 684.83 and 275.19 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.30 : 684.83 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.30/684.83 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.30x = 684.83 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.30x = 188,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,458.88/496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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