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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 687.40 and 277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 687.40 and 277.06 is: 382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 687.40 = 277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/687.40 = 277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 687.40 × 277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 190,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,451.04/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.34

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