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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.67, 1,434.77 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.67, 1,434.77 and 263.30 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.67 : 1,434.77 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.67/1,434.77 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.67x = 1,434.77 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.67x = 377,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,777.87/956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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