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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.43, 686.51 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.43, 686.51 and 276.40 is: 381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.43 : 686.51 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.43/686.51 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.43x = 686.51 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.43x = 189,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,751.88/497.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.46

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