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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.50, 1,437.78 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.50, 1,437.78 and 265.16 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.50 : 1,437.78 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.50/1,437.78 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.50x = 1,437.78 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.50x = 381,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,241.74/958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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