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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,426.59 and 257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,426.59 and 257.86 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,426.59 = 257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,426.59 = 257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,426.59 × 257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 367,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,860.50/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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