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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.96, 685.81 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.96, 685.81 and 275.93 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.96 : 685.81 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.96/685.81 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.96x = 685.81 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.96x = 189,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,235.55/496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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