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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.36, 686.04 and 392.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.36, 686.04 and 392.41 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.36 : 686.04 = 392.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.36/686.04 = 392.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.36x = 686.04 × 392.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.36x = 269,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,208.34/497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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