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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 684.01 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 684.01 and 274.59 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 684.01 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/684.01 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 684.01 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 187,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,822.65/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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