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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 684.05 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 684.05 and 274.65 is: 379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 684.05 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/684.05 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 684.05 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 187,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,872.96/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.02

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