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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.91, 1,431.03 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.91, 1,431.03 and 337.97 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.91 : 1,431.03 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.91/1,431.03 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.91x = 1,431.03 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.91x = 483,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,645.21/953.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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