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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.73, 686.85 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.73, 686.85 and 276.68 is: 381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.73 : 686.85 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.73/686.85 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.73x = 686.85 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.73x = 190,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,037.66/497.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.81

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