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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.87, 685.62 and 275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.87, 685.62 and 275.81 is: 380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.87 : 685.62 = 275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.87/685.62 = 275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.87x = 685.62 × 275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.87x = 189,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,100.85/496.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.59

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