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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 686.54 and 276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 686.54 and 276.47 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 686.54 = 276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/686.54 = 276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 686.54 × 276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 189,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,804.97/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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