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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,427.65 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,427.65 and 258.49 is: 387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,427.65 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,427.65 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,427.65 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 369,035.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,035.11/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.68

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