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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.63, 688.10 and 277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.63, 688.10 and 277.57 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.63 : 688.10 = 277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.63/688.10 = 277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.63x = 688.10 × 277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.63x = 190,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,994.91/498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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