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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.41, 686.37 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.41, 686.37 and 276.34 is: 381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.41 : 686.37 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.41/686.37 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.41x = 686.37 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.41x = 189,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,671.49/497.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.32

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