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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.75, 1,426.01 and 257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.75, 1,426.01 and 257.37 is: 386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.75 : 1,426.01 = 257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.75/1,426.01 = 257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.75x = 1,426.01 × 257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.75x = 367,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,010.91/950.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.02

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