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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.41, 1,438.97 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.41, 1,438.97 and 266.13 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.41 : 1,438.97 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.41/1,438.97 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.41x = 1,438.97 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.41x = 382,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,953.75/959.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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