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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.76, 685.62 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.76, 685.62 and 372.23 is: 513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.76 : 685.62 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.76/685.62 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.76x = 685.62 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.76x = 255,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,203.04/496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.74

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