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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.08, 1,434.08 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.08, 1,434.08 and 272.08 is: 408.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.08 : 1,434.08 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.08/1,434.08 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.08x = 1,434.08 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.08x = 390,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,184.49/956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.11

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