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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.61, 684.72 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.61, 684.72 and 372.87 is: 513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.61 : 684.72 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.61/684.72 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.61x = 684.72 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.61x = 255,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,311.55/497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.08

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