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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.88, 1,439.55 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.88, 1,439.55 and 266.38 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.88 : 1,439.55 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.88/1,439.55 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.88x = 1,439.55 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.88x = 383,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,467.33/959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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