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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.86, 1,429.88 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.86, 1,429.88 and 337.16 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.86 : 1,429.88 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.86/1,429.88 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.86x = 1,429.88 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.86x = 482,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,098.34/953.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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