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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.65, 686.72 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.65, 686.72 and 276.59 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.65 : 686.72 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.65/686.72 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.65x = 686.72 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.65x = 189,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,937.14/497.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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