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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.02, 685.85 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.02, 685.85 and 275.96 is: 380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.02 : 685.85 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.02/685.85 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.02x = 685.85 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.02x = 189,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,267.17/497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.80

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