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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 685.14 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 685.14 and 372.50 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 685.14 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/685.14 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 685.14 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 255,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,214.65/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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