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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.30, 684.38 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.30, 684.38 and 371.36 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.30 : 684.38 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.30/684.38 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.30x = 684.38 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.30x = 254,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,151.36/495.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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