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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.38, 1,425.80 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.38, 1,425.80 and 266.38 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.38 : 1,425.80 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.38/1,425.80 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.38x = 1,425.80 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.38x = 379,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,804.60/950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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