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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.82, 686.22 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.82, 686.22 and 350.04 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.82 : 686.22 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.82/686.22 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.82x = 686.22 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.82x = 240,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,204.45/497.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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