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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.67, 1,430.35 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.67, 1,430.35 and 295.38 is: 443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.67 : 1,430.35 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.67/1,430.35 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.67x = 1,430.35 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.67x = 422,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,496.78/953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.02

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