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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.74, 686.88 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.74, 686.88 and 276.70 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.74 : 686.88 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.74/686.88 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.74x = 686.88 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.74x = 190,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,059.70/497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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