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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.73, 688.20 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.73, 688.20 and 277.68 is: 383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.73 : 688.20 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.73/688.20 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.73x = 688.20 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.73x = 191,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,097.04/498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.17

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