Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.59, 1,428.98 and 259.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 952.59, 1,428.98 and 259.23 is: 388.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952.59 : 1,428.98 = 259.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952.59/1,428.98 = 259.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952.59x = 1,428.98 × 259.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952.59x = 370,433.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,433.19/952.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388.87
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