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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.26, 685.42 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.26, 685.42 and 378.84 is: 522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.26 : 685.42 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.26/685.42 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.26x = 685.42 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.26x = 259,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,664.51/497.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.19

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