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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 683.93 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 683.93 and 274.53 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 683.93 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/683.93 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 683.93 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 187,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,757.93/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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