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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.28, 1,428.18 and 258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.28, 1,428.18 and 258.91 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.28 : 1,428.18 = 258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.28/1,428.18 = 258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.28x = 1,428.18 × 258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.28x = 369,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,767.37/952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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