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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.62, 685.30 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.62, 685.30 and 275.56 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.62 : 685.30 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.62/685.30 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.62x = 685.30 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.62x = 188,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,841.27/496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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