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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.97, 1,429.62 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.97, 1,429.62 and 336.56 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.97 : 1,429.62 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.97/1,429.62 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.97x = 1,429.62 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.97x = 481,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,144.50/952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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