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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.76, 684.19 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.76, 684.19 and 274.76 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.76 : 684.19 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.76/684.19 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.76x = 684.19 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.76x = 187,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,988.04/495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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