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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.08, 1,429.58 and 336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.08, 1,429.58 and 336.79 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.08 : 1,429.58 = 336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.08/1,429.58 = 336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.08x = 1,429.58 × 336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.08x = 481,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,462.99/953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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