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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.05, 685.94 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.05, 685.94 and 273.02 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.05 : 685.94 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.05/685.94 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.05x = 685.94 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.05x = 187,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,270.54/497.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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