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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.50, 1,434.78 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.50, 1,434.78 and 263.16 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.50 : 1,434.78 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.50/1,434.78 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.50x = 1,434.78 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.50x = 377,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,577.61/956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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