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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.27, 1,438.98 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.27, 1,438.98 and 265.94 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.27 : 1,438.98 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.27/1,438.98 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.27x = 1,438.98 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.27x = 382,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,675.81/959.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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