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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.91, 1,430.69 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.91, 1,430.69 and 337.55 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.91 : 1,430.69 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.91/1,430.69 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.91x = 1,430.69 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.91x = 482,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,929.41/953.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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