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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.87, 685.65 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.87, 685.65 and 275.82 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.87 : 685.65 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.87/685.65 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.87x = 685.65 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.87x = 189,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,115.98/496.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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