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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.25, 1,432.88 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.25, 1,432.88 and 271.25 is: 406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.25 : 1,432.88 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.25/1,432.88 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.25x = 1,432.88 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.25x = 388,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,667.34/955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.88

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