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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.71, 684.06 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.71, 684.06 and 274.64 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.71 : 684.06 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.71/684.06 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.71x = 684.06 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.71x = 187,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,866.82/495.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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