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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.96, 685.82 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.96, 685.82 and 275.94 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.96 : 685.82 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.96/685.82 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.96x = 685.82 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.96x = 189,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,245.17/496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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