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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.36, 1,438.97 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.36, 1,438.97 and 266.02 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.36 : 1,438.97 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.36/1,438.97 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.36x = 1,438.97 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.36x = 382,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,789.87/959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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