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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.89, 1,424.68 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.89, 1,424.68 and 256.64 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.89 : 1,424.68 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.89/1,424.68 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.89x = 1,424.68 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.89x = 365,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,622.11/949.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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