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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.40, 683.28 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.40, 683.28 and 355.24 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.40 : 683.28 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.40/683.28 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.40x = 683.28 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.40x = 242,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,728.39/495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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