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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.62, 1,428.63 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.62, 1,428.63 and 336.18 is: 504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.62 : 1,428.63 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.62/1,428.63 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.62x = 1,428.63 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.62x = 480,276.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,276.83/952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.16

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