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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.12, 1,430.08 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.12, 1,430.08 and 337.26 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.12 : 1,430.08 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.12/1,430.08 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.12x = 1,430.08 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.12x = 482,308.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,308.78/953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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