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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.91, 1,432.22 and 261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.91, 1,432.22 and 261.62 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.91 : 1,432.22 = 261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.91/1,432.22 = 261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.91x = 1,432.22 × 261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.91x = 374,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,697.40/954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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