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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.10, 1,429.85 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.10, 1,429.85 and 336.76 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.10 : 1,429.85 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.10/1,429.85 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.10x = 1,429.85 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.10x = 481,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,513.55/953.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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