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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.24, 1,426.70 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.24, 1,426.70 and 257.82 is: 386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.24 : 1,426.70 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.24/1,426.70 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.24x = 1,426.70 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.24x = 367,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,825.15/951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.68

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