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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.66, 1,437.85 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.66, 1,437.85 and 265.38 is: 398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.66 : 1,437.85 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.66/1,437.85 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.66x = 1,437.85 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.66x = 381,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,571.57/958.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.03

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