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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.70, 1,429.07 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.70, 1,429.07 and 336.83 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.70 : 1,429.07 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.70/1,429.07 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.70x = 1,429.07 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.70x = 481,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,347.34/952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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