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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.14, 683.70 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.14, 683.70 and 364.92 is: 502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.14 : 683.70 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.14/683.70 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.14x = 683.70 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.14x = 249,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,495.80/496.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.87

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