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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.30, 1,430.33 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.30, 1,430.33 and 337.07 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.30 : 1,430.33 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.30/1,430.33 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.30x = 1,430.33 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.30x = 482,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,112.50/953.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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