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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.28, 687.62 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.28, 687.62 and 277.26 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.28 : 687.62 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.28/687.62 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.28x = 687.62 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.28x = 190,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,649.52/498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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