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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.26, 1,425.40 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.26, 1,425.40 and 266.26 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.26 : 1,425.40 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.26/1,425.40 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.26x = 1,425.40 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.26x = 379,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,527.00/950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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