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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 683.64 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 683.64 and 371.25 is: 512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 683.64 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/683.64 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 683.64 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 253,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,801.35/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.12

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