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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.34, 685.51 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.34, 685.51 and 357.23 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.34 : 685.51 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.34/685.51 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.34x = 685.51 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.34x = 244,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,882.95/497.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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