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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 684.08 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 684.08 and 274.68 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 684.08 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/684.08 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 684.08 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 187,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,898.30/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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