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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.30, 684.88 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.30, 684.88 and 275.24 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.30 : 684.88 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.30/684.88 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.30x = 684.88 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.30x = 188,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,506.75/496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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