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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.37, 958.50 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.37, 958.50 and 274.40 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.37 : 958.50 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.37/958.50 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.37x = 958.50 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.37x = 263,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,011.20/639.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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