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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.92, 688.47 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.92, 688.47 and 277.85 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.92 : 688.47 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.92/688.47 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.92x = 688.47 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.92x = 191,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,287.95/498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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