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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.06, 682.38 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.06, 682.38 and 376.64 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.06 : 682.38 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.06/682.38 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.06x = 682.38 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.06x = 257,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,011.60/495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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