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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.34, 686.28 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.34, 686.28 and 276.24 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.34 : 686.28 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.34/686.28 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.34x = 686.28 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.34x = 189,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,574.38/497.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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