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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.34, 1,427.04 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.34, 1,427.04 and 258.04 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.34 : 1,427.04 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.34/1,427.04 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.34x = 1,427.04 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.34x = 368,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,233.40/951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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