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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.13, 1,428.37 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.13, 1,428.37 and 336.20 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.13 : 1,428.37 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.13/1,428.37 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.13x = 1,428.37 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.13x = 480,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,209.17/952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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