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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.26, 1,408.88 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.26, 1,408.88 and 255.26 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.26 : 1,408.88 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.26/1,408.88 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.26x = 1,408.88 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.26x = 359,630.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,630.71/939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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