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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.02, 1,428.54 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.02, 1,428.54 and 336.25 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.02 : 1,428.54 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.02/1,428.54 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.02x = 1,428.54 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.02x = 480,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,347.10/953.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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