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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.32, 1,434.30 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.32, 1,434.30 and 262.84 is: 394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.32 : 1,434.30 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.32/1,434.30 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.32x = 1,434.30 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.32x = 376,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,991.41/956.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.21

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