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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.75, 1,427.41 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.75, 1,427.41 and 258.48 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.75 : 1,427.41 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.75/1,427.41 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.75x = 1,427.41 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.75x = 368,956.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,956.94/951.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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