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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.51, 686.58 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.51, 686.58 and 276.48 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.51 : 686.58 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.51/686.58 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.51x = 686.58 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.51x = 189,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,820.82/497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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