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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.47, 1,424.27 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.47, 1,424.27 and 256.15 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.47 : 1,424.27 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.47/1,424.27 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.47x = 1,424.27 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.47x = 364,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,826.76/949.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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