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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.25, 687.55 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.25, 687.55 and 277.21 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.25 : 687.55 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.25/687.55 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.25x = 687.55 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.25x = 190,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,595.74/498.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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