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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.51, 1,427.60 and 396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.51, 1,427.60 and 396.53 is: 594.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.51 : 1,427.60 = 396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.51/1,427.60 = 396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.51x = 1,427.60 × 396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.51x = 566,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,085.43/951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.93

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