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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.78, 685.54 and 275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.78, 685.54 and 275.73 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.78 : 685.54 = 275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.78/685.54 = 275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.78x = 685.54 × 275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.78x = 189,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,023.25/496.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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