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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.35, 683.57 and 274.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.35, 683.57 and 274.31 is: 378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.35 : 683.57 = 274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.35/683.57 = 274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.35x = 683.57 × 274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.35x = 187,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,505.30/495.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.53

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