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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 684.93 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 684.93 and 275.28 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 684.93 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/684.93 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 684.93 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 188,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,547.53/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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