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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.14, 1,429.82 and 336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.14, 1,429.82 and 336.71 is: 505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.14 : 1,429.82 = 336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.14/1,429.82 = 336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.14x = 1,429.82 × 336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.14x = 481,434.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,434.69/953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.10

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