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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.55, 687.93 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.55, 687.93 and 277.48 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.55 : 687.93 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.55/687.93 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.55x = 687.93 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.55x = 190,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,886.82/498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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