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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 683.29 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 683.29 and 274.07 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 683.29 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/683.29 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 683.29 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 187,269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,269.29/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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