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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.18, 687.50 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.18, 687.50 and 277.16 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.18 : 687.50 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.18/687.50 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.18x = 687.50 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.18x = 190,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,542.68/498.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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