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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.67, 688.24 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.67, 688.24 and 277.68 is: 383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.67 : 688.24 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.67/688.24 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.67x = 688.24 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.67x = 191,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,106.35/498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.23

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