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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.50, 958.70 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.50, 958.70 and 274.23 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.50 : 958.70 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.50/958.70 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.50x = 958.70 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.50x = 262,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,904.30/639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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