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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.33, 1,428.45 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.33, 1,428.45 and 336.04 is: 504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.33 : 1,428.45 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.33/1,428.45 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.33x = 1,428.45 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.33x = 480,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,014.03/952.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.04

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