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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,425.96 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,425.96 and 266.76 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,425.96 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,425.96 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,425.96 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 380,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,389.09/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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