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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.08, 682.77 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.08, 682.77 and 390.02 is: 537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.08 : 682.77 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.08/682.77 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.08x = 682.77 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.08x = 266,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,293.96/495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.88

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