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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.26, 1,429.36 and 336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.26, 1,429.36 and 336.91 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.26 : 1,429.36 = 336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.26/1,429.36 = 336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.26x = 1,429.36 × 336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.26x = 481,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,565.68/953.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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