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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.41, 1,436.11 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.41, 1,436.11 and 264.11 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.41 : 1,436.11 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.41/1,436.11 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.41x = 1,436.11 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.41x = 379,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,289.55/957.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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