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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.66, 686.95 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.66, 686.95 and 373.67 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.66 : 686.95 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.66/686.95 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.66x = 686.95 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.66x = 256,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,695.87/497.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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