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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.42, 686.48 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.42, 686.48 and 276.44 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.42 : 686.48 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.42/686.48 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.42x = 686.48 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.42x = 189,772.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,772.94/497.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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