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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.39, 1,427.13 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.39, 1,427.13 and 258.06 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.39 : 1,427.13 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.39/1,427.13 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.39x = 1,427.13 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.39x = 368,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,285.17/951.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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