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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.52, 1,428.88 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.52, 1,428.88 and 303.36 is: 455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.52 : 1,428.88 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.52/1,428.88 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.52x = 1,428.88 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.52x = 433,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,465.04/952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.07

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