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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.17, 685.14 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.17, 685.14 and 356.73 is: 492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.17 : 685.14 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.17/685.14 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.17x = 685.14 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.17x = 244,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,409.99/496.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.59

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