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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.34, 684.96 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.34, 684.96 and 272.28 is: 375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.34 : 684.96 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.34/684.96 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.34x = 684.96 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.34x = 186,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,500.90/496.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.75

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