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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 684.88 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 684.88 and 275.22 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 684.88 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/684.88 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 684.88 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 188,492.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,492.67/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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