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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.75, 686.88 and 276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.75, 686.88 and 276.69 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.75 : 686.88 = 276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.75/686.88 = 276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.75x = 686.88 × 276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.75x = 190,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,053.47/497.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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