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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.74, 959.40 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.74, 959.40 and 274.16 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.74 : 959.40 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.74/959.40 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.74x = 959.40 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.74x = 263,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,029.10/639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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