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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.45, 1,425.65 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.45, 1,425.65 and 257.13 is: 385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.45 : 1,425.65 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.45/1,425.65 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.45x = 1,425.65 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.45x = 366,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,576.10/950.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.69

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