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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.88, 688.44 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.88, 688.44 and 277.82 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.88 : 688.44 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.88/688.44 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.88x = 688.44 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.88x = 191,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,262.40/498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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