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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.83, 1,432.20 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.83, 1,432.20 and 261.47 is: 392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.83 : 1,432.20 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.83/1,432.20 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.83x = 1,432.20 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.83x = 374,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,470.17/954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.19

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