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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,425.81 and 257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,425.81 and 257.24 is: 385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,425.81 = 257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,425.81 = 257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,425.81 × 257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 366,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,775.36/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.84

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