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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.58, 685.25 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.58, 685.25 and 275.52 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.58 : 685.25 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.58/685.25 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.58x = 685.25 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.58x = 188,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,802.31/496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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