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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.64, 684.74 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.64, 684.74 and 370.64 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.64 : 684.74 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.64/684.74 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.64x = 684.74 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.64x = 253,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,792.03/496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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