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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.30, 958.26 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.30, 958.26 and 274.26 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.30 : 958.26 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.30/958.26 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.30x = 958.26 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.30x = 262,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,812.39/639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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