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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.34, 1,430.10 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.34, 1,430.10 and 260.02 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.34 : 1,430.10 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.34/1,430.10 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.34x = 1,430.10 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.34x = 371,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,851.03/953.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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