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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 683.88 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 683.88 and 274.52 is: 378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 683.88 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/683.88 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 683.88 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 187,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,738.74/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.82

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