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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.50, 1,425.99 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.50, 1,425.99 and 266.50 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.50 : 1,425.99 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.50/1,425.99 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.50x = 1,425.99 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.50x = 380,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,026.34/950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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