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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.29, 1,431.47 and 338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.29, 1,431.47 and 338.06 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.29 : 1,431.47 = 338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.29/1,431.47 = 338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.29x = 1,431.47 × 338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.29x = 483,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,922.75/954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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