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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.23, 1,426.73 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.23, 1,426.73 and 257.85 is: 386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.23 : 1,426.73 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.23/1,426.73 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.23x = 1,426.73 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.23x = 367,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,881.04/951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.74

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