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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.51, 683.70 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.51, 683.70 and 377.46 is: 520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.51 : 683.70 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.51/683.70 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.51x = 683.70 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.51x = 258,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,069.40/495.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.82

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