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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.77, 686.63 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.77, 686.63 and 358.35 is: 494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.77 : 686.63 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.77/686.63 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.77x = 686.63 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.77x = 246,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,052.10/497.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.31

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