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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.43, 1,427.69 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.43, 1,427.69 and 335.63 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.43 : 1,427.69 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.43/1,427.69 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.43x = 1,427.69 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.43x = 479,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,166.78/952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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