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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.59, 1,428.98 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.59, 1,428.98 and 259.27 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.59 : 1,428.98 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.59/1,428.98 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.59x = 1,428.98 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.59x = 370,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,486.78/952.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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