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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.21, 687.55 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.21, 687.55 and 277.14 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.21 : 687.55 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.21/687.55 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.21x = 687.55 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.21x = 190,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,546.91/498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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