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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.31, 687.66 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.31, 687.66 and 277.28 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.31 : 687.66 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.31/687.66 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.31x = 687.66 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.31x = 190,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,674.36/498.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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