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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.16, 1,437.20 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.16, 1,437.20 and 274.16 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.16 : 1,437.20 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.16/1,437.20 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.16x = 1,437.20 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.16x = 394,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,014.20/958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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