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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.51, 684.33 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.51, 684.33 and 375.68 is: 518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.51 : 684.33 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.51/684.33 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.51x = 684.33 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.51x = 257,089.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,089.09/495.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.84

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