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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 687.73 and 288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 687.73 and 288.55 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 687.73 = 288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/687.73 = 288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 687.73 × 288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 198,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,444.49/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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