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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.32, 1,425.48 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.32, 1,425.48 and 266.32 is: 399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.32 : 1,425.48 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.32/1,425.48 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.32x = 1,425.48 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.32x = 379,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,633.83/950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.48

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