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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.66, 1,429.26 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.66, 1,429.26 and 336.34 is: 504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.66 : 1,429.26 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.66/1,429.26 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.66x = 1,429.26 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.66x = 480,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,717.31/952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.61

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