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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.09, 959.18 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.09, 959.18 and 274.12 is: 411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.09 : 959.18 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.09/959.18 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.09x = 959.18 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.09x = 262,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,926.65/639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.41

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