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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 685.94 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 685.94 and 276.04 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 685.94 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/685.94 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 685.94 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 189,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,346.88/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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