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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.79, 686.84 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.79, 686.84 and 366.57 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.79 : 686.84 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.79/686.84 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.79x = 686.84 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.79x = 251,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,773.11/497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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