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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.01, 682.89 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.01, 682.89 and 363.79 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.01 : 682.89 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.01/682.89 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.01x = 682.89 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.01x = 248,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,428.55/495.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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