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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 685.94 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 685.94 and 275.97 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 685.94 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/685.94 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 685.94 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 189,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,300.05/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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