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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.81, 686.96 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.81, 686.96 and 276.76 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.81 : 686.96 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.81/686.96 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.81x = 686.96 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.81x = 190,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,122.30/497.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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