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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.82, 959.74 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.82, 959.74 and 274.24 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.82 : 959.74 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.82/959.74 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.82x = 959.74 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.82x = 263,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,199.10/639.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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