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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 685.92 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 685.92 and 357.84 is: 493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 685.92 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/685.92 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 685.92 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 245,449.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,449.61/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.35

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