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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.83, 686.99 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.83, 686.99 and 276.78 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.83 : 686.99 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.83/686.99 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.83x = 686.99 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.83x = 190,145.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,145.09/497.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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