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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.02, 685.92 and 276.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.02, 685.92 and 276.01 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.02 : 685.92 = 276.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.02/685.92 = 276.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.02x = 685.92 × 276.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.02x = 189,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,320.78/497.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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