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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.21, 1,428.51 and 335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.21, 1,428.51 and 335.89 is: 503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.21 : 1,428.51 = 335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.21/1,428.51 = 335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.21x = 1,428.51 × 335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.21x = 479,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,822.22/952.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.90

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