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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.52, 1,433.50 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.52, 1,433.50 and 271.52 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.52 : 1,433.50 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.52/1,433.50 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.52x = 1,433.50 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.52x = 389,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,223.92/955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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