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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.52, 1,436.52 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.52, 1,436.52 and 273.52 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.52 : 1,436.52 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.52/1,436.52 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.52x = 1,436.52 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.52x = 392,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,916.95/957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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