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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.20, 1,431.32 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.20, 1,431.32 and 337.91 is: 506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.20 : 1,431.32 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.20/1,431.32 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.20x = 1,431.32 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.20x = 483,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,659.23/954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.87

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