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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.12, 1,429.68 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.12, 1,429.68 and 259.86 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.12 : 1,429.68 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.12/1,429.68 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.12x = 1,429.68 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.12x = 371,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,516.64/953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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