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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 688.35 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 688.35 and 277.77 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 688.35 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/688.35 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 688.35 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 191,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,202.98/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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