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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.75, 688.29 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.75, 688.29 and 277.71 is: 383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.75 : 688.29 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.75/688.29 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.75x = 688.29 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.75x = 191,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,147.60/498.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.26

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