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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.27, 1,428.17 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.27, 1,428.17 and 335.97 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.27 : 1,428.17 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.27/1,428.17 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.27x = 1,428.17 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.27x = 479,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,820.60/952.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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