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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.21, 686.16 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.21, 686.16 and 276.17 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.21 : 686.16 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.21/686.16 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.21x = 686.16 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.21x = 189,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,494.53/497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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