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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,425.84 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,425.84 and 257.36 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,425.84 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,425.84 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,425.84 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 366,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,954.18/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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