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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.71, 688.14 and 277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.71, 688.14 and 277.61 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.71 : 688.14 = 277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.71/688.14 = 277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.71x = 688.14 × 277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.71x = 191,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,034.55/498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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