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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.77, 1,427.61 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.77, 1,427.61 and 258.54 is: 387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.77 : 1,427.61 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.77/1,427.61 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.77x = 1,427.61 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.77x = 369,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,094.29/951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.80

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