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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 685.86 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 685.86 and 366.64 is: 505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 685.86 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/685.86 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 685.86 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 251,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,463.71/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.96

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