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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,426.77 and 257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,426.77 and 257.98 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,426.77 = 257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,426.77 = 257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,426.77 × 257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 368,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,074.56/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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