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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.19, 686.16 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.19, 686.16 and 276.18 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.19 : 686.16 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.19/686.16 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.19x = 686.16 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.19x = 189,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,503.67/497.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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