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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.81, 1,438.25 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.81, 1,438.25 and 265.49 is: 398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.81 : 1,438.25 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.81/1,438.25 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.81x = 1,438.25 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.81x = 381,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,840.99/958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.24

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