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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.46, 1,427.26 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.46, 1,427.26 and 258.16 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.46 : 1,427.26 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.46/1,427.26 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.46x = 1,427.26 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.46x = 368,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,461.44/951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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