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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.45, 1,424.06 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.45, 1,424.06 and 256.17 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.45 : 1,424.06 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.45/1,424.06 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.45x = 1,424.06 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.45x = 364,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,800.17/949.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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