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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.12, 684.66 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.12, 684.66 and 365.38 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.12 : 684.66 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.12/684.66 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.12x = 684.66 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.12x = 250,161.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,161.07/496.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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