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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.26, 1,428.38 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.26, 1,428.38 and 336.02 is: 504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.26 : 1,428.38 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.26/1,428.38 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.26x = 1,428.38 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.26x = 479,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,955.43/952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.02

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