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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.19, 687.45 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.19, 687.45 and 277.14 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.19 : 687.45 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.19/687.45 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.19x = 687.45 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.19x = 190,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,519.89/498.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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