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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.20, 1,429.93 and 259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.20, 1,429.93 and 259.89 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.20 : 1,429.93 = 259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.20/1,429.93 = 259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.20x = 1,429.93 × 259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.20x = 371,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,624.51/953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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