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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.71, 684.11 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.71, 684.11 and 274.69 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.71 : 684.11 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.71/684.11 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.71x = 684.11 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.71x = 187,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,913.38/495.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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