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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.95, 687.17 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.95, 687.17 and 273.88 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.95 : 687.17 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.95/687.17 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.95x = 687.17 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.95x = 188,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,200.75/497.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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