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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.27, 684.91 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.27, 684.91 and 378.04 is: 521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.27 : 684.91 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.27/684.91 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.27x = 684.91 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.27x = 258,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,920.72/496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.73

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