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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.53, 686.50 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.53, 686.50 and 377.65 is: 521.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.53 : 686.50 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.53/686.50 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.53x = 686.50 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.53x = 259,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,256.73/497.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.09

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