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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.98, 685.80 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.98, 685.80 and 275.96 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.98 : 685.80 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.98/685.80 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.98x = 685.80 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.98x = 189,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,253.37/496.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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