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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.11, 682.47 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.11, 682.47 and 390.03 is: 537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.11 : 682.47 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.11/682.47 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.11x = 682.47 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.11x = 266,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,183.77/495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.63

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