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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.28, 684.54 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.28, 684.54 and 365.20 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.28 : 684.54 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.28/684.54 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.28x = 684.54 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.28x = 249,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,994.01/495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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