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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.52, 1,437.80 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.52, 1,437.80 and 265.26 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.52 : 1,437.80 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.52/1,437.80 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.52x = 1,437.80 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.52x = 381,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,388.30/958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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