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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.97, 687.18 and 273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.97, 687.18 and 273.91 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.97 : 687.18 = 273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.97/687.18 = 273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.97x = 687.18 × 273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.97x = 188,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,222.98/497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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