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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 657.72 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 657.72 and 274.16 is: 410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 657.72 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/657.72 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 657.72 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 180,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,320.52/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.66

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