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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.53, 686.58 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.53, 686.58 and 276.50 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.53 : 686.58 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.53/686.58 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.53x = 686.58 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.53x = 189,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,840.05/497.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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