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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.00, 1,426.49 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.00, 1,426.49 and 257.73 is: 386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.00 : 1,426.49 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.00/1,426.49 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.00x = 1,426.49 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.00x = 367,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,650.90/951.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.59

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