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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.71, 1,425.96 and 257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.71, 1,425.96 and 257.35 is: 385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.71 : 1,425.96 = 257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.71/1,425.96 = 257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.71x = 1,425.96 × 257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.71x = 366,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,963.68/950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.99

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