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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.18, 687.40 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.18, 687.40 and 277.11 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.18 : 687.40 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.18/687.40 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.18x = 687.40 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.18x = 190,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,485.41/498.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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