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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 688.35 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 688.35 and 277.80 is: 383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 688.35 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/688.35 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 688.35 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 191,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,223.63/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.34

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