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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.92, 1,430.87 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.92, 1,430.87 and 260.58 is: 390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.92 : 1,430.87 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.92/1,430.87 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.92x = 1,430.87 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.92x = 372,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,856.10/953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.87

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