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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.77, 1,427.58 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.77, 1,427.58 and 258.41 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.77 : 1,427.58 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.77/1,427.58 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.77x = 1,427.58 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.77x = 368,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,893.81/951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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