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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.34, 685.16 and 378.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.34, 685.16 and 378.32 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.34 : 685.16 = 378.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.34/685.16 = 378.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.34x = 685.16 × 378.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.34x = 259,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,209.73/496.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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