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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.86, 688.41 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.86, 688.41 and 277.81 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.86 : 688.41 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.86/688.41 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.86x = 688.41 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.86x = 191,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,247.18/498.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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