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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.50, 1,437.75 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.50, 1,437.75 and 274.50 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.50 : 1,437.75 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.50/1,437.75 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.50x = 1,437.75 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.50x = 394,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,662.38/958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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