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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.53, 1,430.47 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.53, 1,430.47 and 337.60 is: 506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.53 : 1,430.47 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.53/1,430.47 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.53x = 1,430.47 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.53x = 482,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,926.67/953.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.46

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