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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 687.92 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 687.92 and 277.42 is: 382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 687.92 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/687.92 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 687.92 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 190,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,842.77/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.85

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