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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.59, 685.26 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.59, 685.26 and 275.55 is: 380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.59 : 685.26 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.59/685.26 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.59x = 685.26 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.59x = 188,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,823.39/496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.24

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