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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.87, 1,429.26 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.87, 1,429.26 and 250.08 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.87 : 1,429.26 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.87/1,429.26 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.87x = 1,429.26 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.87x = 357,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,428.09/952.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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