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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.12, 683.28 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.12, 683.28 and 364.38 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.12 : 683.28 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.12/683.28 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.12x = 683.28 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.12x = 248,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,973.57/495.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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