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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.75, 1,425.91 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.75, 1,425.91 and 257.48 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.75 : 1,425.91 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.75/1,425.91 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.75x = 1,425.91 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.75x = 367,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,139.10/950.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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