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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.81, 684.12 and 371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.81, 684.12 and 371.11 is: 513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.81 : 684.12 = 371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.81/684.12 = 371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.81x = 684.12 × 371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.81x = 253,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,881.77/494.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.09

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