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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.08, 687.38 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.08, 687.38 and 277.03 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.08 : 687.38 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.08/687.38 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.08x = 687.38 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.08x = 190,424.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,424.36/498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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