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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.03, 687.26 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.03, 687.26 and 276.97 is: 382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.03 : 687.26 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.03/687.26 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.03x = 687.26 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.03x = 190,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,350.40/498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.21

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