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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.03, 1,427.50 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.03, 1,427.50 and 335.48 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.03 : 1,427.50 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.03/1,427.50 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.03x = 1,427.50 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.03x = 478,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,897.70/952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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