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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.07, 1,429.62 and 336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.07, 1,429.62 and 336.65 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.07 : 1,429.62 = 336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.07/1,429.62 = 336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.07x = 1,429.62 × 336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.07x = 481,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,274.42/953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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