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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.66, 685.38 and 275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.66, 685.38 and 275.62 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.66 : 685.38 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.66/685.38 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.66x = 685.38 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.66x = 188,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,904.44/496.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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