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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,425.96 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,425.96 and 257.40 is: 386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,425.96 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,425.96 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,425.96 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 367,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,042.10/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.10

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