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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 683.26 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 683.26 and 274.12 is: 378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 683.26 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/683.26 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 683.26 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 187,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,292.84/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.25

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