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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.12, 685.62 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.12, 685.62 and 357.26 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.12 : 685.62 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.12/685.62 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.12x = 685.62 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.12x = 244,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,944.60/497.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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