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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.46, 685.08 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.46, 685.08 and 275.40 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.46 : 685.08 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.46/685.08 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.46x = 685.08 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.46x = 188,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,672.06/496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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