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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.78, 685.50 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.78, 685.50 and 275.70 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.78 : 685.50 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.78/685.50 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.78x = 685.50 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.78x = 188,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,992.35/496.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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