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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.94, 687.15 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.94, 687.15 and 276.89 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.94 : 687.15 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.94/687.15 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.94x = 687.15 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.94x = 190,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,264.96/497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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