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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.67, 688.18 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.67, 688.18 and 277.63 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.67 : 688.18 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.67/688.18 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.67x = 688.18 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.67x = 191,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,059.41/498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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