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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.30, 682.74 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.30, 682.74 and 370.76 is: 511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.30 : 682.74 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.30/682.74 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.30x = 682.74 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.30x = 253,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,132.68/495.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.07

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