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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.61, 684.21 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.61, 684.21 and 371.22 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.61 : 684.21 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.61/684.21 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.61x = 684.21 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.61x = 253,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,992.44/495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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