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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.67, 683.71 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.67, 683.71 and 390.72 is: 538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.67 : 683.71 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.67/683.71 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.67x = 683.71 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.67x = 267,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,140.76/495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.95

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