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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.08, 687.32 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.08, 687.32 and 277 is: 382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.08 : 687.32 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.08/687.32 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.08x = 687.32 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.08x = 190,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,387.64/498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.24

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