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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.93, 1,430.52 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.93, 1,430.52 and 337.52 is: 506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.93 : 1,430.52 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.93/1,430.52 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.93x = 1,430.52 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.93x = 482,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,821.96/953.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.14

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