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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.67, 684.08 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.67, 684.08 and 274.65 is: 379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.67 : 684.08 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.67/684.08 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.67x = 684.08 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.67x = 187,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,882.57/495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.05

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