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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.96, 687.17 and 276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.96, 687.17 and 276.87 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.96 : 687.17 = 276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.96/687.17 = 276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.96x = 687.17 × 276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.96x = 190,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,255.37/497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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