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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.50, 1,428.86 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.50, 1,428.86 and 336.57 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.50 : 1,428.86 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.50/1,428.86 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.50x = 1,428.86 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.50x = 480,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,911.41/952.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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