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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.20, 1,437.30 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.20, 1,437.30 and 264.83 is: 397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.20 : 1,437.30 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.20/1,437.30 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.20x = 1,437.30 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.20x = 380,632.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,632.97/958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.24

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