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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.40, 686.40 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.40, 686.40 and 276.34 is: 381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.40 : 686.40 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.40/686.40 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.40x = 686.40 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.40x = 189,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,679.78/497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.34

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