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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.79, 1,429.22 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.79, 1,429.22 and 336.56 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.79 : 1,429.22 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.79/1,429.22 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.79x = 1,429.22 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.79x = 481,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,011.03/952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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