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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.03, 1,435.47 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.03, 1,435.47 and 263.75 is: 395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.03 : 1,435.47 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.03/1,435.47 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.03x = 1,435.47 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.03x = 378,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,598.04/957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.60

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