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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 686 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 686 and 276.04 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 686 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/686 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 686 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 189,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,363.44/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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