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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.71, 684.99 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.71, 684.99 and 365.76 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.71 : 684.99 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.71/684.99 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.71x = 684.99 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.71x = 250,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,541.94/496.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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