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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.39, 1,430.37 and 398.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.39, 1,430.37 and 398.37 is: 597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.39 : 1,430.37 = 398.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.39/1,430.37 = 398.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.39x = 1,430.37 × 398.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.39x = 569,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,809.35/953.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.67

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