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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.84, 1,429.40 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.84, 1,429.40 and 336.40 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.84 : 1,429.40 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.84/1,429.40 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.84x = 1,429.40 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.84x = 480,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,850.16/952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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