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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.74, 684.23 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.74, 684.23 and 274.73 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.74 : 684.23 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.74/684.23 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.74x = 684.23 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.74x = 187,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,973.71/495.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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