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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.25, 686.21 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.25, 686.21 and 290.25 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.25 : 686.21 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.25/686.21 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.25x = 686.21 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.25x = 199,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,171.00/497.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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