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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.86, 685.57 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.86, 685.57 and 275.77 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.86 : 685.57 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.86/685.57 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.86x = 685.57 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.86x = 189,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,059.64/496.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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