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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.51, 684.64 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.51, 684.64 and 385.72 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.51 : 684.64 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.51/684.64 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.51x = 684.64 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.51x = 264,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,079.34/496.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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