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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.53, 684.13 and 377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.53, 684.13 and 377.29 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.53 : 684.13 = 377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.53/684.13 = 377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.53x = 684.13 × 377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.53x = 258,116.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,116.03/495.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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