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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.58, 1,428.63 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.58, 1,428.63 and 336.32 is: 504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.58 : 1,428.63 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.58/1,428.63 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.58x = 1,428.63 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.58x = 480,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,469.70/952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.39

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