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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.64, 685.36 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.64, 685.36 and 275.60 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.64 : 685.36 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.64/685.36 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.64x = 685.36 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.64x = 188,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,885.22/496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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