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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.62, 686.78 and 358.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.62, 686.78 and 358.19 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.62 : 686.78 = 358.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.62/686.78 = 358.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.62x = 686.78 × 358.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.62x = 246,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,002.30/497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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