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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.70, 685.76 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.70, 685.76 and 365.48 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.70 : 685.76 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.70/685.76 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.70x = 685.76 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.70x = 250,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,626.31/496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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