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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.67, 686.37 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.67, 686.37 and 379.68 is: 523.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.67 : 686.37 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.67/686.37 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.67x = 686.37 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.67x = 260,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,600.96/497.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.64

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