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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.08, 683.18 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.08, 683.18 and 274.04 is: 378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.08 : 683.18 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.08/683.18 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.08x = 683.18 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.08x = 187,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,213.86/495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.15

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