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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.47, 1,427.27 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.47, 1,427.27 and 258.15 is: 387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.47 : 1,427.27 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.47/1,427.27 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.47x = 1,427.27 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.47x = 368,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,449.75/951.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.24

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