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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.92, 686.72 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.92, 686.72 and 357.76 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.92 : 686.72 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.92/686.72 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.92x = 686.72 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.92x = 245,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,680.95/497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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