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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.74, 1,433.40 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.74, 1,433.40 and 262.48 is: 393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.74 : 1,433.40 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.74/1,433.40 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.74x = 1,433.40 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.74x = 376,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,238.83/955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.66

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