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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.37, 686.15 and 350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.37, 686.15 and 350.09 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.37 : 686.15 = 350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.37/686.15 = 350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.37x = 686.15 × 350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.37x = 240,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,209.07/497.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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