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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.32, 686.26 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.32, 686.26 and 276.27 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.32 : 686.26 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.32/686.26 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.32x = 686.26 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.32x = 189,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,588.24/497.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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