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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 688.56 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 688.56 and 277.90 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 688.56 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/688.56 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 688.56 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 191,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,350.82/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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