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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.18, 1,432.55 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.18, 1,432.55 and 261.90 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.18 : 1,432.55 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.18/1,432.55 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.18x = 1,432.55 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.18x = 375,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,185.50/955.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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