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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.20, 1,435.73 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.20, 1,435.73 and 263.85 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.20 : 1,435.73 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.20/1,435.73 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.20x = 1,435.73 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.20x = 378,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,818.02/957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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