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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 686.01 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 686.01 and 276.09 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 686.01 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/686.01 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 686.01 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 189,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,400.50/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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