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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.38, 1,429.11 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.38, 1,429.11 and 336.24 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.38 : 1,429.11 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.38/1,429.11 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.38x = 1,429.11 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.38x = 480,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,523.95/952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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