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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.77, 685.53 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.77, 685.53 and 275.74 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.77 : 685.53 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.77/685.53 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.77x = 685.53 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.77x = 189,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,028.04/496.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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