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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.41, 686.45 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.41, 686.45 and 276.40 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.41 : 686.45 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.41/686.45 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.41x = 686.45 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.41x = 189,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,731.69/497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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