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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.64, 1,439.29 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.64, 1,439.29 and 266.37 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.64 : 1,439.29 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.64/1,439.29 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.64x = 1,439.29 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.64x = 383,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,383.68/959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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