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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.53, 683.64 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.53, 683.64 and 382.01 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.53 : 683.64 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.53/683.64 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.53x = 683.64 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.53x = 261,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,153.90/495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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