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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.75, 1,429.23 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.75, 1,429.23 and 336.62 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.75 : 1,429.23 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.75/1,429.23 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.75x = 1,429.23 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.75x = 481,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,107.40/952.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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