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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.26, 684.92 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.26, 684.92 and 371.72 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.26 : 684.92 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.26/684.92 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.26x = 684.92 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.26x = 254,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,601.10/496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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