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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.98, 687.25 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.98, 687.25 and 276.98 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.98 : 687.25 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.98/687.25 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.98x = 687.25 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.98x = 190,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,354.51/497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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