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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.56, 685.24 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.56, 685.24 and 275.51 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.56 : 685.24 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.56/685.24 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.56x = 685.24 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.56x = 188,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,790.47/496.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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