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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 683.28 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 683.28 and 365.10 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 683.28 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/683.28 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 683.28 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 249,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,465.53/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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