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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.53, 688.02 and 277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.53, 688.02 and 277.49 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.53 : 688.02 = 277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.53/688.02 = 277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.53x = 688.02 × 277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.53x = 190,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,918.67/498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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