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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.02, 1,428.21 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.02, 1,428.21 and 335.79 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.02 : 1,428.21 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.02/1,428.21 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.02x = 1,428.21 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.02x = 479,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,578.64/952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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