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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.79, 686.94 and 276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.79, 686.94 and 276.74 is: 381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.79 : 686.94 = 276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.79/686.94 = 276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.79x = 686.94 × 276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.79x = 190,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,103.78/497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.90

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