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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.35, 683.60 and 370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.35, 683.60 and 370.79 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.35 : 683.60 = 370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.35/683.60 = 370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.35x = 683.60 × 370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.35x = 253,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,466.77/495.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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