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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.03, 1,428.32 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.03, 1,428.32 and 335.78 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.03 : 1,428.32 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.03/1,428.32 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.03x = 1,428.32 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.03x = 479,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,594.99/952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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