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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.88, 685.71 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.88, 685.71 and 275.84 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.88 : 685.71 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.88/685.71 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.88x = 685.71 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.88x = 189,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,142.82/496.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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