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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.60, 1,427.39 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.60, 1,427.39 and 258.33 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.60 : 1,427.39 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.60/1,427.39 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.60x = 1,427.39 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.60x = 368,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,742.20/951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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