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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.04, 684.56 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.04, 684.56 and 372.12 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.04 : 684.56 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.04/684.56 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.04x = 684.56 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.04x = 254,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,738.47/496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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