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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.12, 1,438.49 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.12, 1,438.49 and 265.62 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.12 : 1,438.49 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.12/1,438.49 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.12x = 1,438.49 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.12x = 382,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,091.71/959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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