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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.53, 687.93 and 277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.53, 687.93 and 277.47 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.53 : 687.93 = 277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.53/687.93 = 277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.53x = 687.93 × 277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.53x = 190,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,879.94/498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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