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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.59, 1,427.40 and 396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.59, 1,427.40 and 396.18 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.59 : 1,427.40 = 396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.59/1,427.40 = 396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.59x = 1,427.40 × 396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.59x = 565,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,507.33/951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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