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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.41, 687.76 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.41, 687.76 and 277.35 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.41 : 687.76 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.41/687.76 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.41x = 687.76 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.41x = 190,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,750.24/498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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