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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.20, 686.13 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.20, 686.13 and 276.15 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.20 : 686.13 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.20/686.13 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.20x = 686.13 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.20x = 189,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,474.80/497.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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