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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.97, 688.53 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.97, 688.53 and 277.90 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.97 : 688.53 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.97/688.53 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.97x = 688.53 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.97x = 191,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,342.49/498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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