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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.99, 685.80 and 275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.99, 685.80 and 275.89 is: 380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.99 : 685.80 = 275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.99/685.80 = 275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.99x = 685.80 × 275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.99x = 189,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,205.36/496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.70

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