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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.84, 686.25 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.84, 686.25 and 358.11 is: 493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.84 : 686.25 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.84/686.25 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.84x = 686.25 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.84x = 245,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,752.99/497.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.64

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