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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.09, 687.31 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.09, 687.31 and 277.02 is: 382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.09 : 687.31 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.09/687.31 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.09x = 687.31 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.09x = 190,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,397.92/498.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.25

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