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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.32, 1,429.06 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.32, 1,429.06 and 335.98 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.32 : 1,429.06 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.32/1,429.06 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.32x = 1,429.06 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.32x = 480,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,135.58/952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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