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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.71, 684.99 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.71, 684.99 and 372.24 is: 513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.71 : 684.99 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.71/684.99 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.71x = 684.99 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.71x = 254,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,980.68/496.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.34

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