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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.01, 1,437.02 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.01, 1,437.02 and 264.68 is: 397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.01 : 1,437.02 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.01/1,437.02 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.01x = 1,437.02 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.01x = 380,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,341.95/958.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.01

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