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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.08, 1,431.23 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.08, 1,431.23 and 337.65 is: 506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.08 : 1,431.23 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.08/1,431.23 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.08x = 1,431.23 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.08x = 483,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,253.12/954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.51

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