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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.07, 1,432.56 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.07, 1,432.56 and 261.68 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.07 : 1,432.56 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.07/1,432.56 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.07x = 1,432.56 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.07x = 374,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,873.44/955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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