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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.91, 1,429.53 and 336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.91, 1,429.53 and 336.97 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.91 : 1,429.53 = 336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.91/1,429.53 = 336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.91x = 1,429.53 × 336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.91x = 481,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,711.77/952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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