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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.59, 1,430.48 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.59, 1,430.48 and 260.23 is: 390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.59 : 1,430.48 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.59/1,430.48 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.59x = 1,430.48 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.59x = 372,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,253.81/953.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.37

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