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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.60, 685.32 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.60, 685.32 and 372.04 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.60 : 685.32 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.60/685.32 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.60x = 685.32 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.60x = 254,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,966.45/496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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