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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.38, 684.96 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.38, 684.96 and 275.32 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.38 : 684.96 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.38/684.96 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.38x = 684.96 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.38x = 188,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,583.01/496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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