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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.15, 683.31 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.15, 683.31 and 274.11 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.15 : 683.31 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.15/683.31 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.15x = 683.31 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.15x = 187,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,302.10/495.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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