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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.78, 684.15 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.78, 684.15 and 274.74 is: 379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.78 : 684.15 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.78/684.15 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.78x = 684.15 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.78x = 187,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,959.95/495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.12

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