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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.44, 685.17 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.44, 685.17 and 275.46 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.44 : 685.17 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.44/685.17 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.44x = 685.17 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.44x = 188,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,737.34/496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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