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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.07, 1,428.05 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.07, 1,428.05 and 335.60 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.07 : 1,428.05 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.07/1,428.05 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.07x = 1,428.05 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.07x = 479,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,244.76/952.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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