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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.31, 1,429.53 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.31, 1,429.53 and 336.94 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.31 : 1,429.53 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.31/1,429.53 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.31x = 1,429.53 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.31x = 481,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,665.84/953.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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