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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.33, 1,431.38 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.33, 1,431.38 and 261.06 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.33 : 1,431.38 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.33/1,431.38 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.33x = 1,431.38 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.33x = 373,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,677.75/954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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