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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.97, 684.38 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.97, 684.38 and 274.86 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.97 : 684.38 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.97/684.38 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.97x = 684.38 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.97x = 188,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,109.37/495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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