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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.86, 686.11 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.86, 686.11 and 357.75 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.86 : 686.11 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.86/686.11 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.86x = 686.11 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.86x = 245,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,455.85/497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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