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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 685.56 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 685.56 and 373.14 is: 514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 685.56 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/685.56 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 685.56 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 255,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,809.86/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.67

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