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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.85, 687.01 and 276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.85, 687.01 and 276.79 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.85 : 687.01 = 276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.85/687.01 = 276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.85x = 687.01 × 276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.85x = 190,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,157.50/497.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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