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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.46, 685.10 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.46, 685.10 and 275.43 is: 380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.46 : 685.10 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.46/685.10 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.46x = 685.10 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.46x = 188,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,695.72/496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.09

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