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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.21, 683.36 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.21, 683.36 and 274.19 is: 378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.21 : 683.36 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.21/683.36 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.21x = 683.36 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.21x = 187,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,367.49/495.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.36

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