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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 687.51 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 687.51 and 277.17 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 687.51 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/687.51 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 687.51 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 190,557.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,557.15/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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