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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.69, 688.23 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.69, 688.23 and 277.68 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.69 : 688.23 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.69/688.23 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.69x = 688.23 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.69x = 191,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,108.40/498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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