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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.86, 686.95 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.86, 686.95 and 276.77 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.86 : 686.95 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.86/686.95 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.86x = 686.95 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.86x = 190,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,127.15/497.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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