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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.36, 683.56 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.36, 683.56 and 274.27 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.36 : 683.56 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.36/683.56 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.36x = 683.56 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.36x = 187,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,480.00/495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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