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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.43, 1,431.71 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.43, 1,431.71 and 261.15 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.43 : 1,431.71 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.43/1,431.71 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.43x = 1,431.71 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.43x = 373,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,885.37/954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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