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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,426.32 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,426.32 and 266.88 is: 400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,426.32 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,426.32 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,426.32 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 380,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,647.82/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.31

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