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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.73, 684.65 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.73, 684.65 and 377.36 is: 520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.73 : 684.65 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.73/684.65 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.73x = 684.65 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.73x = 258,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,359.61/496.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.12

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