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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.53, 1,428.54 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.53, 1,428.54 and 336.16 is: 504.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.53 : 1,428.54 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.53/1,428.54 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.53x = 1,428.54 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.53x = 480,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,212.39/952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.14

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