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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.81, 1,427.80 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.81, 1,427.80 and 258.48 is: 387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.81 : 1,427.80 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.81/1,427.80 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.81x = 1,427.80 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.81x = 369,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,057.74/951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.74

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