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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.92, 687.03 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.92, 687.03 and 276.84 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.92 : 687.03 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.92/687.03 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.92x = 687.03 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.92x = 190,197.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,197.39/497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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