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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.71, 686.91 and 276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.71, 686.91 and 276.67 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.71 : 686.91 = 276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.71/686.91 = 276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.71x = 686.91 × 276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.71x = 190,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,047.39/497.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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