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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.10, 687.39 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.10, 687.39 and 277.08 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.10 : 687.39 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.10/687.39 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.10x = 687.39 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.10x = 190,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,462.02/498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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