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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 683.06 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 683.06 and 273.94 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 683.06 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/683.06 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 683.06 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 187,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,117.46/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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