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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.36, 687.24 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.36, 687.24 and 381.92 is: 527.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.36 : 687.24 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.36/687.24 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.36x = 687.24 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.36x = 262,470.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,470.70/497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.73

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