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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.35, 686.39 and 276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.35, 686.39 and 276.37 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.35 : 686.39 = 276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.35/686.39 = 276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.35x = 686.39 × 276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.35x = 189,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,697.60/497.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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