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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.28, 1,438.94 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.28, 1,438.94 and 265.96 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.28 : 1,438.94 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.28/1,438.94 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.28x = 1,438.94 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.28x = 382,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,700.48/959.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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