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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.56, 686.52 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.56, 686.52 and 349.96 is: 482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.56 : 686.52 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.56/686.52 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.56x = 686.52 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.56x = 240,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,254.54/497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.87

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