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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.13, 1,438.43 and 265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.13, 1,438.43 and 265.63 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.13 : 1,438.43 = 265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.13/1,438.43 = 265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.13x = 1,438.43 × 265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.13x = 382,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,090.16/959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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