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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.65, 1,429.31 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.65, 1,429.31 and 336.44 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.65 : 1,429.31 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.65/1,429.31 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.65x = 1,429.31 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.65x = 480,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,881.47/952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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