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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.03, 682.95 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.03, 682.95 and 381.50 is: 526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.03 : 682.95 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.03/682.95 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.03x = 682.95 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.03x = 260,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,548.09/495.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.33

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