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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958, 1,437 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958, 1,437 and 274 is: 411

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958 : 1,437 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958/1,437 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958x = 1,437 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958x = 393,738
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,738/958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411

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