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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.23, 684.94 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.23, 684.94 and 365.61 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.23 : 684.94 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.23/684.94 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.23x = 684.94 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.23x = 250,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,420.91/496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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