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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.51, 683.81 and 364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.51, 683.81 and 364.69 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.51 : 683.81 = 364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.51/683.81 = 364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.51x = 683.81 × 364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.51x = 249,378.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,378.67/495.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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