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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.51, 685.71 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.51, 685.71 and 376.68 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.51 : 685.71 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.51/685.71 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.51x = 685.71 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.51x = 258,293.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,293.24/496.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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