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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.59, 686.72 and 276.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.59, 686.72 and 276.53 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.59 : 686.72 = 276.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.59/686.72 = 276.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.59x = 686.72 × 276.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.59x = 189,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,898.68/497.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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