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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.50, 1,439.28 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.50, 1,439.28 and 266.16 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.50 : 1,439.28 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.50/1,439.28 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.50x = 1,439.28 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.50x = 383,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,078.76/959.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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