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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.55, 686.62 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.55, 686.62 and 276.50 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.55 : 686.62 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.55/686.62 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.55x = 686.62 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.55x = 189,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,851.33/497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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