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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.08, 683.62 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.08, 683.62 and 371.88 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.08 : 683.62 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.08/683.62 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.08x = 683.62 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.08x = 254,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,224.61/496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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