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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,430.15 and 337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,430.15 and 337.37 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,430.15 = 337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,430.15 = 337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,430.15 × 337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 482,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,480.87/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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