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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.05, 683.16 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.05, 683.16 and 274 is: 378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.05 : 683.16 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.05/683.16 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.05x = 683.16 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.05x = 187,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,185.84/495.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.12

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