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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.33, 687.86 and 393.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.33, 687.86 and 393.45 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.33 : 687.86 = 393.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.33/687.86 = 393.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.33x = 687.86 × 393.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.33x = 270,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,638.52/497.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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