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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.52, 1,427.37 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.52, 1,427.37 and 258.19 is: 387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.52 : 1,427.37 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.52/1,427.37 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.52x = 1,427.37 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.52x = 368,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,534.44/951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.31

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