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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 687.63 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 687.63 and 277.29 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 687.63 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/687.63 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 687.63 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 190,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,672.92/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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