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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.29, 687.65 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.29, 687.65 and 277.23 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.29 : 687.65 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.29/687.65 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.29x = 687.65 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.29x = 190,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,637.21/498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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