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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.25, 1,437.38 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.25, 1,437.38 and 265.02 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.25 : 1,437.38 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.25/1,437.38 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.25x = 1,437.38 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.25x = 380,936.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,936.81/958.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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