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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.67, 1,430.51 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.67, 1,430.51 and 337.24 is: 505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.67 : 1,430.51 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.67/1,430.51 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.67x = 1,430.51 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.67x = 482,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,425.19/953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.86

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