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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.28, 1,426.80 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.28, 1,426.80 and 258 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.28 : 1,426.80 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.28/1,426.80 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.28x = 1,426.80 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.28x = 368,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,114.40/951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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