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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.20, 1,435.57 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.20, 1,435.57 and 263.92 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.20 : 1,435.57 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.20/1,435.57 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.20x = 1,435.57 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.20x = 378,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,871.39/957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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