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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.45, 1,430.19 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.45, 1,430.19 and 337.16 is: 505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.45 : 1,430.19 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.45/1,430.19 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.45x = 1,430.19 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.45x = 482,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,206.44/953.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.75

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