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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.90, 683.94 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.90, 683.94 and 370.80 is: 511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.90 : 683.94 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.90/683.94 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.90x = 683.94 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.90x = 253,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,604.95/495.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.40

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