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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.96, 685.77 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.96, 685.77 and 275.90 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.96 : 685.77 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.96/685.77 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.96x = 685.77 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.96x = 189,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,203.94/496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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