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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.77, 685.56 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.77, 685.56 and 275.75 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.77 : 685.56 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.77/685.56 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.77x = 685.56 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.77x = 189,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,039.74/496.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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