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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.38, 682.70 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.38, 682.70 and 370.58 is: 510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.38 : 682.70 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.38/682.70 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.38x = 682.70 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.38x = 252,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,989.70/495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.70

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