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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.24, 685.98 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.24, 685.98 and 371.24 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.24 : 685.98 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.24/685.98 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.24x = 685.98 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.24x = 254,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,663.22/497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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