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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.39, 687.72 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.39, 687.72 and 277.30 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.39 : 687.72 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.39/687.72 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.39x = 687.72 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.39x = 190,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,704.76/498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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