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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.41, 682.94 and 390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.41, 682.94 and 390.16 is: 537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.41 : 682.94 = 390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.41/682.94 = 390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.41x = 682.94 × 390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.41x = 266,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,455.87/495.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.85

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