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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 683.99 and 274.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 683.99 and 274.61 is: 378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 683.99 = 274.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/683.99 = 274.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 683.99 × 274.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 187,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,829.56/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.97

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