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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.73, 1,429.23 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.73, 1,429.23 and 336.63 is: 505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.73 : 1,429.23 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.73/1,429.23 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.73x = 1,429.23 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.73x = 481,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,121.69/952.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.00

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