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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.16, 1,437.08 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.16, 1,437.08 and 274 is: 410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.16 : 1,437.08 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.16/1,437.08 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.16x = 1,437.08 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.16x = 393,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,759.92/958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.95

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