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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 687.76 and 277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 687.76 and 277.37 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 687.76 = 277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/687.76 = 277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 687.76 × 277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 190,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,762.44/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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