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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.13, 682.78 and 384.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.13, 682.78 and 384.57 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.13 : 682.78 = 384.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.13/682.78 = 384.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.13x = 682.78 × 384.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.13x = 262,576.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,576.70/495.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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