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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.45, 687.77 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.45, 687.77 and 277.40 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.45 : 687.77 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.45/687.77 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.45x = 687.77 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.45x = 190,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,787.40/498.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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