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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 687.78 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 687.78 and 277.36 is: 382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 687.78 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/687.78 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 687.78 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 190,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,762.66/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.77

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