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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.42, 1,436.12 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.42, 1,436.12 and 264.09 is: 396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.42 : 1,436.12 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.42/1,436.12 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.42x = 1,436.12 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.42x = 379,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,264.93/957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.13

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