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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.30, 1,427.01 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.30, 1,427.01 and 258.03 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.30 : 1,427.01 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.30/1,427.01 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.30x = 1,427.01 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.30x = 368,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,211.39/951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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