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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.57, 686.64 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.57, 686.64 and 276.52 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.57 : 686.64 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.57/686.64 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.57x = 686.64 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.57x = 189,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,869.69/497.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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