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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.01, 683.64 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.01, 683.64 and 375.18 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.01 : 683.64 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.01/683.64 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.01x = 683.64 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.01x = 256,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,489.34/495.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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