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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.58, 685.20 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.58, 685.20 and 275.48 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.58 : 685.20 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.58/685.20 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.58x = 685.20 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.58x = 188,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,758.90/496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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