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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 683.37 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 683.37 and 320.76 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 683.37 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/683.37 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 683.37 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 219,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,197.76/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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