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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.89, 688.44 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.89, 688.44 and 277.84 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.89 : 688.44 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.89/688.44 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.89x = 688.44 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.89x = 191,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,278.07/498.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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