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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.34, 1,427.10 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.34, 1,427.10 and 258.02 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.34 : 1,427.10 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.34/1,427.10 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.34x = 1,427.10 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.34x = 368,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,213.21/951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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