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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.67, 1,425.96 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.67, 1,425.96 and 266.67 is: 399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.67 : 1,425.96 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.67/1,425.96 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.67x = 1,425.96 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.67x = 380,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,260.75/950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.99

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