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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.10, 1,435.68 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.10, 1,435.68 and 263.74 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.10 : 1,435.68 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.10/1,435.68 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.10x = 1,435.68 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.10x = 378,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,646.24/957.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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