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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.18, 1,429.64 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.18, 1,429.64 and 336.90 is: 505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.18 : 1,429.64 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.18/1,429.64 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.18x = 1,429.64 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.18x = 481,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,645.72/953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.30

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