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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.32, 1,432.80 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.32, 1,432.80 and 261.84 is: 392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.32 : 1,432.80 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.32/1,432.80 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.32x = 1,432.80 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.32x = 375,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,164.35/955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.71

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