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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.26, 1,431.36 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.26, 1,431.36 and 337.80 is: 506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.26 : 1,431.36 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.26/1,431.36 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.26x = 1,431.36 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.26x = 483,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,513.41/954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.69

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