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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.47, 1,436.05 and 264.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.47, 1,436.05 and 264.19 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.47 : 1,436.05 = 264.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.47/1,436.05 = 264.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.47x = 1,436.05 × 264.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.47x = 379,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,390.05/957.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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