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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.64, 1,431.96 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.64, 1,431.96 and 261.40 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.64 : 1,431.96 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.64/1,431.96 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.64x = 1,431.96 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.64x = 374,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,314.34/954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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