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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.13, 683.29 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.13, 683.29 and 274.05 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.13 : 683.29 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.13/683.29 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.13x = 683.29 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.13x = 187,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,255.62/495.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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