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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.05, 1,427.73 and 335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.05, 1,427.73 and 335.59 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.05 : 1,427.73 = 335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.05/1,427.73 = 335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.05x = 1,427.73 × 335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.05x = 479,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,135.11/952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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