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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.13, 1,435.43 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.13, 1,435.43 and 263.63 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.13 : 1,435.43 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.13/1,435.43 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.13x = 1,435.43 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.13x = 378,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,422.41/957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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