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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.75, 1,426.37 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.75, 1,426.37 and 266.75 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.75 : 1,426.37 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.75/1,426.37 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.75x = 1,426.37 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.75x = 380,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,482.86/950.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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