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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.98, 688.57 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.98, 688.57 and 277.94 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.98 : 688.57 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.98/688.57 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.98x = 688.57 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.98x = 191,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,382.17/498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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