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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.92, 687.14 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.92, 687.14 and 276.86 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.92 : 687.14 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.92/687.14 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.92x = 687.14 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.92x = 190,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,243.99/497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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