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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.85, 687.54 and 373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.85, 687.54 and 373.31 is: 515.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.85 : 687.54 = 373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.85/687.54 = 373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.85x = 687.54 × 373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.85x = 256,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,664.00/497.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.55

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