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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.07, 687.25 and 288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.07, 687.25 and 288.27 is: 397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.07 : 687.25 = 288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.07/687.25 = 288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.07x = 687.25 × 288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.07x = 198,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,112.84/498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.76

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