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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.58, 1,437.68 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.58, 1,437.68 and 265.06 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.58 : 1,437.68 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.58/1,437.68 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.58x = 1,437.68 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.58x = 381,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,071.46/958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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