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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.68, 1,428.54 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.68, 1,428.54 and 336.22 is: 504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.68 : 1,428.54 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.68/1,428.54 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.68x = 1,428.54 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.68x = 480,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,303.72/952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.16

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