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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.40, 1,431.60 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.40, 1,431.60 and 261.05 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.40 : 1,431.60 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.40/1,431.60 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.40x = 1,431.60 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.40x = 373,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,719.18/954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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