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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.59, 685.02 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.59, 685.02 and 372.25 is: 513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.59 : 685.02 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.59/685.02 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.59x = 685.02 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.59x = 254,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,998.70/496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.50

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