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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.04, 1,431.22 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.04, 1,431.22 and 338.10 is: 507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.04 : 1,431.22 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.04/1,431.22 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.04x = 1,431.22 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.04x = 483,895.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,895.48/954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.21

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