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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,430.04 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,430.04 and 337.25 is: 505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,430.04 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,430.04 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,430.04 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 482,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,280.99/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.53

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