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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.12, 683.27 and 274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.12, 683.27 and 274.09 is: 378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.12 : 683.27 = 274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.12/683.27 = 274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.12x = 683.27 × 274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.12x = 187,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,276.10/495.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.24

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