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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.98, 1,435.51 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.98, 1,435.51 and 263.70 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.98 : 1,435.51 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.98/1,435.51 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.98x = 1,435.51 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.98x = 378,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,546.92/956.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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