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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.93, 688.48 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.93, 688.48 and 277.89 is: 383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.93 : 688.48 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.93/688.48 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.93x = 688.48 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.93x = 191,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,321.71/498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.46

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