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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.44, 1,428.72 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.44, 1,428.72 and 259.08 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.44 : 1,428.72 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.44/1,428.72 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.44x = 1,428.72 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.44x = 370,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,152.78/952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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