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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.52, 687.95 and 277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.52, 687.95 and 277.49 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.52 : 687.95 = 277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.52/687.95 = 277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.52x = 687.95 × 277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.52x = 190,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,897.86/498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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