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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.38, 1,435.89 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.38, 1,435.89 and 254.59 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.38 : 1,435.89 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.38/1,435.89 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.38x = 1,435.89 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.38x = 365,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,568.68/957.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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