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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.14, 686.02 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.14, 686.02 and 276.08 is: 380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.14 : 686.02 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.14/686.02 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.14x = 686.02 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.14x = 189,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,398.59/497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.98

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