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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.83, 684.24 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.83, 684.24 and 274.79 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.83 : 684.24 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.83/684.24 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.83x = 684.24 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.83x = 188,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,022.31/495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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