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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.34, 683.15 and 371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.34, 683.15 and 371.29 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.34 : 683.15 = 371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.34/683.15 = 371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.34x = 683.15 × 371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.34x = 253,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,646.76/495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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