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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.85, 684.27 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.85, 684.27 and 274.80 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.85 : 684.27 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.85/684.27 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.85x = 684.27 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.85x = 188,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,037.40/495.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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