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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,429.27 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,429.27 and 336.51 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,429.27 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,429.27 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,429.27 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 480,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,963.65/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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