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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.43, 1,439.13 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.43, 1,439.13 and 266.10 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.43 : 1,439.13 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.43/1,439.13 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.43x = 1,439.13 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.43x = 382,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,952.49/959.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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