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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.09, 1,426.63 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.09, 1,426.63 and 257.75 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.09 : 1,426.63 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.09/1,426.63 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.09x = 1,426.63 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.09x = 367,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,719.96/951.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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