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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,430.36 and 337.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,430.36 and 337.05 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,430.36 = 337.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,430.36 = 337.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,430.36 × 337.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 482,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,101.15/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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