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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 683.98 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 683.98 and 274.60 is: 378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 683.98 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/683.98 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 683.98 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 187,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,821.08/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.95

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