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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.95, 688.58 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.95, 688.58 and 277.94 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.95 : 688.58 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.95/688.58 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.95x = 688.58 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.95x = 191,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,381.18/498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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