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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.94, 1,438.22 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.94, 1,438.22 and 265.42 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.94 : 1,438.22 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.94/1,438.22 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.94x = 1,438.22 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.94x = 381,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,732.35/958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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