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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.08, 1,432.62 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.08, 1,432.62 and 261.72 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.08 : 1,432.62 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.08/1,432.62 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.08x = 1,432.62 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.08x = 374,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,945.31/955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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