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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.52, 1,428.74 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.52, 1,428.74 and 259.29 is: 388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.52 : 1,428.74 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.52/1,428.74 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.52x = 1,428.74 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.52x = 370,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,456.70/952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.92

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