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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.58, 686.70 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.58, 686.70 and 276.51 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.58 : 686.70 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.58/686.70 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.58x = 686.70 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.58x = 189,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,879.42/497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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