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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.40, 684.84 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.40, 684.84 and 385.76 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.40 : 684.84 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.40/684.84 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.40x = 684.84 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.40x = 264,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,183.88/496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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