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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.44, 686.41 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.44, 686.41 and 276.39 is: 381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.44 : 686.41 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.44/686.41 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.44x = 686.41 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.44x = 189,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,716.86/497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.39

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