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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.69, 686.89 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.69, 686.89 and 358.27 is: 494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.69 : 686.89 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.69/686.89 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.69x = 686.89 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.69x = 246,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,088.80/497.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.46

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