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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.73, 1,430.66 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.73, 1,430.66 and 337.25 is: 505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.73 : 1,430.66 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.73/1,430.66 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.73x = 1,430.66 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.73x = 482,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,481.25/953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.89

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