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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.88, 684.32 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.88, 684.32 and 274.82 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.88 : 684.32 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.88/684.32 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.88x = 684.32 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.88x = 188,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,060.03/495.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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