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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 684.18 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 684.18 and 392.04 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 684.18 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/684.18 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 684.18 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 268,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,225.93/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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