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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,428.06 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,428.06 and 335.60 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,428.06 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,428.06 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,428.06 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 479,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,256.94/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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