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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.24, 684 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.24, 684 and 379.60 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.24 : 684 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.24/684 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.24x = 684 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.24x = 259,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,646.40/496.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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