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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.15, 683.30 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.15, 683.30 and 274.08 is: 378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.15 : 683.30 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.15/683.30 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.15x = 683.30 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.15x = 187,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,282.11/495.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.24

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