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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.13, 683.32 and 274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.13, 683.32 and 274.15 is: 378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.13 : 683.32 = 274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.13/683.32 = 274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.13x = 683.32 × 274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.13x = 187,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,332.86/495.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.35

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