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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.20, 1,431.94 and 337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.20, 1,431.94 and 337.90 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.20 : 1,431.94 = 337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.20/1,431.94 = 337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.20x = 1,431.94 × 337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.20x = 483,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,852.53/954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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