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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.66, 1,430.58 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.66, 1,430.58 and 260.33 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.66 : 1,430.58 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.66/1,430.58 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.66x = 1,430.58 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.66x = 372,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,421.59/953.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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