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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.14, 1,431.21 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.14, 1,431.21 and 337.82 is: 506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.14 : 1,431.21 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.14/1,431.21 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.14x = 1,431.21 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.14x = 483,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,484.21/954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.73

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