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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.41, 1,428.47 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.41, 1,428.47 and 259.12 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.41 : 1,428.47 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.41/1,428.47 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.41x = 1,428.47 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.41x = 370,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,145.15/952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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