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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.34, 1,427.96 and 396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.34, 1,427.96 and 396.40 is: 594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.34 : 1,427.96 = 396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.34/1,427.96 = 396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.34x = 1,427.96 × 396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.34x = 566,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,043.34/952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.37

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