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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.63, 685.35 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.63, 685.35 and 275.57 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.63 : 685.35 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.63/685.35 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.63x = 685.35 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.63x = 188,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,858.47/496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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