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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.21, 685.35 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.21, 685.35 and 392.13 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.21 : 685.35 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.21/685.35 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.21x = 685.35 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.21x = 268,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,746.30/497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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