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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.85, 688.02 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.85, 688.02 and 373.92 is: 516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.85 : 688.02 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.85/688.02 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.85x = 688.02 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.85x = 257,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,264.44/497.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.75

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