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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.34, 684.53 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.34, 684.53 and 372.29 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.34 : 684.53 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.34/684.53 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.34x = 684.53 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.34x = 254,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,843.67/496.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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