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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.47, 683.39 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.47, 683.39 and 362.73 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.47 : 683.39 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.47/683.39 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.47x = 683.39 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.47x = 247,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,883.64/495.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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