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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.52, 685.21 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.52, 685.21 and 275.50 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.52 : 685.21 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.52/685.21 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.52x = 685.21 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.52x = 188,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,773.99/496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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