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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.08, 1,426.55 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.08, 1,426.55 and 257.72 is: 386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.08 : 1,426.55 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.08/1,426.55 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.08x = 1,426.55 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.08x = 367,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,642.04/951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.55

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