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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.72, 684.07 and 274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.72, 684.07 and 274.67 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.72 : 684.07 = 274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.72/684.07 = 274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.72x = 684.07 × 274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.72x = 187,893.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,893.51/495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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