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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.53, 1,427.38 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.53, 1,427.38 and 258.20 is: 387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.53 : 1,427.38 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.53/1,427.38 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.53x = 1,427.38 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.53x = 368,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,549.52/951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.32

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