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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.05, 684.89 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.05, 684.89 and 371.98 is: 513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.05 : 684.89 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.05/684.89 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.05x = 684.89 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.05x = 254,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,765.38/496.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.59

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