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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.28, 1,428.36 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.28, 1,428.36 and 335.94 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.28 : 1,428.36 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.28/1,428.36 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.28x = 1,428.36 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.28x = 479,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,843.26/952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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