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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.48, 684.76 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.48, 684.76 and 370.32 is: 510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.48 : 684.76 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.48/684.76 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.48x = 684.76 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.48x = 253,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,580.32/496.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.76

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