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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.07, 687.29 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.07, 687.29 and 273.97 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.07 : 687.29 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.07/687.29 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.07x = 687.29 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.07x = 188,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,292.04/498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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