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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.54, 683.73 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.54, 683.73 and 390.63 is: 538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.54 : 683.73 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.54/683.73 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.54x = 683.73 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.54x = 267,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,085.45/495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.98

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