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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.44, 1,437.48 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.44, 1,437.48 and 265.14 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.44 : 1,437.48 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.44/1,437.48 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.44x = 1,437.48 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.44x = 381,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,133.45/958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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