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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.81, 685.61 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.81, 685.61 and 275.77 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.81 : 685.61 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.81/685.61 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.81x = 685.61 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.81x = 189,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,070.67/496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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