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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 688.02 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 688.02 and 277.46 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 688.02 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/688.02 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 688.02 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 190,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,894.59/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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