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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 687.63 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 687.63 and 277.26 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 687.63 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/687.63 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 687.63 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 190,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,652.29/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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