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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.59, 688.02 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.59, 688.02 and 277.56 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.59 : 688.02 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.59/688.02 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.59x = 688.02 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.59x = 190,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,964.08/498.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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