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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.16, 685.32 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.16, 685.32 and 392.04 is: 540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.16 : 685.32 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.16/685.32 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.16x = 685.32 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.16x = 268,672.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,672.85/497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.42

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