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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.09, 1,429.63 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.09, 1,429.63 and 259.75 is: 389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.09 : 1,429.63 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.09/1,429.63 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.09x = 1,429.63 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.09x = 371,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,346.39/953.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.62

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