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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 686.16 and 349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 686.16 and 349.77 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 686.16 = 349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/686.16 = 349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 686.16 × 349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 239,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,998.18/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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