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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.35, 686.36 and 276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.35, 686.36 and 276.31 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.35 : 686.36 = 276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.35/686.36 = 276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.35x = 686.36 × 276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.35x = 189,648.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,648.13/497.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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