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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.06, 1,429.11 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.06, 1,429.11 and 336.67 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.06 : 1,429.11 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.06/1,429.11 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.06x = 1,429.11 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.06x = 481,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,134.89/953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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