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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.94, 1,429.15 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.94, 1,429.15 and 336.56 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.94 : 1,429.15 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.94/1,429.15 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.94x = 1,429.15 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.94x = 480,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,994.72/952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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