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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.36, 685.25 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.36, 685.25 and 371.97 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.36 : 685.25 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.36/685.25 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.36x = 685.25 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.36x = 254,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,892.44/496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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