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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.65, 1,428.93 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.65, 1,428.93 and 336.15 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.65 : 1,428.93 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.65/1,428.93 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.65x = 1,428.93 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.65x = 480,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,334.82/952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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