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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.45, 1,430.17 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.45, 1,430.17 and 260.19 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.45 : 1,430.17 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.45/1,430.17 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.45x = 1,430.17 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.45x = 372,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,115.28/953.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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