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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.65, 688.11 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.65, 688.11 and 277.62 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.65 : 688.11 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.65/688.11 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.65x = 688.11 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.65x = 191,033.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,033.10/498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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