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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.28, 684.12 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.28, 684.12 and 371.76 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.28 : 684.12 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.28/684.12 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.28x = 684.12 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.28x = 254,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,328.45/496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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