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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.65, 685.37 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.65, 685.37 and 275.61 is: 380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.65 : 685.37 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.65/685.37 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.65x = 685.37 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.65x = 188,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,893.45/496.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.34

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