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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.26, 683.83 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.26, 683.83 and 365.04 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.26 : 683.83 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.26/683.83 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.26x = 683.83 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.26x = 249,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,625.30/496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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