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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.20, 959.09 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.20, 959.09 and 274.07 is: 411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.20 : 959.09 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.20/959.09 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.20x = 959.09 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.20x = 262,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,857.80/639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.23

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