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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 687.43 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 687.43 and 277.10 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 687.43 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/687.43 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 687.43 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 190,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,486.85/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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