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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.81, 683.78 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.81, 683.78 and 356.85 is: 492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.81 : 683.78 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.81/683.78 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.81x = 683.78 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.81x = 244,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,005.11/495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.13

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