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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.61, 685.26 and 275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.61, 685.26 and 275.53 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.61 : 685.26 = 275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.61/685.26 = 275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.61x = 685.26 × 275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.61x = 188,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,809.69/496.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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