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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.50, 1,436.10 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.50, 1,436.10 and 264.21 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.50 : 1,436.10 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.50/1,436.10 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.50x = 1,436.10 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.50x = 379,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,435.91/957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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