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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.12, 1,428.58 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.12, 1,428.58 and 336.26 is: 504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.12 : 1,428.58 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.12/1,428.58 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.12x = 1,428.58 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.12x = 480,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,374.31/952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.53

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