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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.53, 1,428.55 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.53, 1,428.55 and 259.16 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.53 : 1,428.55 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.53/1,428.55 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.53x = 1,428.55 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.53x = 370,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,223.02/952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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