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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.63, 685.26 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.63, 685.26 and 372.03 is: 513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.63 : 685.26 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.63/685.26 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.63x = 685.26 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.63x = 254,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,934.71/496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.33

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