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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,426.34 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,426.34 and 257.51 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,426.34 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,426.34 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,426.34 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 367,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,288.39/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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