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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.03, 1,427.68 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.03, 1,427.68 and 335.53 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.03 : 1,427.68 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.03/1,427.68 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.03x = 1,427.68 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.03x = 479,029.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,029.47/952.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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