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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.34, 687.73 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.34, 687.73 and 277.32 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.34 : 687.73 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.34/687.73 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.34x = 687.73 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.34x = 190,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,723.30/498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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