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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.07, 687.34 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.07, 687.34 and 277.02 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.07 : 687.34 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.07/687.34 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.07x = 687.34 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.07x = 190,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,405.71/498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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