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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 686.16 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 686.16 and 381.12 is: 526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 686.16 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/686.16 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 686.16 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 261,509.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,509.30/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.13

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