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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.52, 1,436.27 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.52, 1,436.27 and 264.18 is: 396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.52 : 1,436.27 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.52/1,436.27 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.52x = 1,436.27 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.52x = 379,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,439.36/957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.27

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