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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.99, 686.60 and 374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.99, 686.60 and 374.06 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.99 : 686.60 = 374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.99/686.60 = 374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.99x = 686.60 × 374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.99x = 256,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,829.44/497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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