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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.98, 688.57 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.98, 688.57 and 277.92 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.98 : 688.57 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.98/688.57 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.98x = 688.57 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.98x = 191,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,366.68/498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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