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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.03, 1,429.56 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.03, 1,429.56 and 259.71 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.03 : 1,429.56 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.03/1,429.56 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.03x = 1,429.56 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.03x = 371,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,265.42/953.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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