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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.52, 1,428.95 and 336.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.52, 1,428.95 and 336.59 is: 504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.52 : 1,428.95 = 336.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.52/1,428.95 = 336.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.52x = 1,428.95 × 336.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.52x = 480,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,963.14/952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.94

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