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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.57, 1,425.86 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.57, 1,425.86 and 257.26 is: 385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.57 : 1,425.86 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.57/1,425.86 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.57x = 1,425.86 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.57x = 366,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,815.17/950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.89

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