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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.53, 1,437.80 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.53, 1,437.80 and 265.24 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.53 : 1,437.80 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.53/1,437.80 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.53x = 1,437.80 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.53x = 381,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,354.88/958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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