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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.09, 682.80 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.09, 682.80 and 371.04 is: 511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.09 : 682.80 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.09/682.80 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.09x = 682.80 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.09x = 253,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,346.11/495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.72

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