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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.25, 1,438.88 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.25, 1,438.88 and 275.25 is: 412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.25 : 1,438.88 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.25/1,438.88 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.25x = 1,438.88 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.25x = 396,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,050.34/959.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.88

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