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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.76, 686.90 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.76, 686.90 and 276.70 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.76 : 686.90 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.76/686.90 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.76x = 686.90 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.76x = 190,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,060.41/497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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