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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,428.96 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,428.96 and 336.31 is: 504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,428.96 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,428.96 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,428.96 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 480,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,571.23/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.46

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