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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.82, 1,430.73 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.82, 1,430.73 and 260.56 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.82 : 1,430.73 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.82/1,430.73 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.82x = 1,430.73 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.82x = 372,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,792.80/953.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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