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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.41, 684.38 and 391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.41, 684.38 and 391.19 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.41 : 684.38 = 391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.41/684.38 = 391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.41x = 684.38 × 391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.41x = 267,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,720.17/495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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