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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.23, 1,428.38 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.23, 1,428.38 and 335.94 is: 503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.23 : 1,428.38 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.23/1,428.38 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.23x = 1,428.38 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.23x = 479,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,847.25/952.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.92

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