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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 688.60 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 688.60 and 277.92 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 688.60 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/688.60 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 688.60 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 191,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,376.74/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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