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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.61, 1,429.07 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.61, 1,429.07 and 336.15 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.61 : 1,429.07 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.61/1,429.07 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.61x = 1,429.07 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.61x = 480,380.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,380.20/952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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