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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 684.40 and 274.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 684.40 and 274.87 is: 379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 684.40 = 274.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/684.40 = 274.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 684.40 × 274.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 188,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,121.03/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.31

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