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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.23, 1,437.38 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.23, 1,437.38 and 264.96 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.23 : 1,437.38 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.23/1,437.38 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.23x = 1,437.38 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.23x = 380,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,848.20/958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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