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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 687.49 and 277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 687.49 and 277.09 is: 382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 687.49 = 277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/687.49 = 277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 687.49 × 277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 190,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,494.19/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.40

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