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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 684.29 and 364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 684.29 and 364.67 is: 503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 684.29 = 364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/684.29 = 364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 684.29 × 364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 249,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,538.21/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.21

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