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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.57, 686.64 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.57, 686.64 and 276.51 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.57 : 686.64 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.57/686.64 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.57x = 686.64 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.57x = 189,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,862.83/497.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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