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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.16, 1,428.26 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.16, 1,428.26 and 335.80 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.16 : 1,428.26 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.16/1,428.26 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.16x = 1,428.26 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.16x = 479,609.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,609.71/952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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