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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.19, 1,426.70 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.19, 1,426.70 and 257.94 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.19 : 1,426.70 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.19/1,426.70 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.19x = 1,426.70 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.19x = 368,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,003.64/951.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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