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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.16, 1,429.58 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.16, 1,429.58 and 269 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.16 : 1,429.58 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.16/1,429.58 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.16x = 1,429.58 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.16x = 384,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,557.02/953.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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