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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.72, 685.44 and 275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.72, 685.44 and 275.62 is: 380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.72 : 685.44 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.72/685.44 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.72x = 685.44 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.72x = 188,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,920.97/496.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.34

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