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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.79, 684.18 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.79, 684.18 and 274.73 is: 379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.79 : 684.18 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.79/684.18 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.79x = 684.18 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.79x = 187,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,964.77/495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.12

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