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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.94, 1,439.91 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.94, 1,439.91 and 266.58 is: 399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.94 : 1,439.91 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.94/1,439.91 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.94x = 1,439.91 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.94x = 383,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,851.21/959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.87

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