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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.13, 1,437.19 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.13, 1,437.19 and 264.80 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.13 : 1,437.19 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.13/1,437.19 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.13x = 1,437.19 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.13x = 380,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,567.25/958.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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