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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.35, 1,431.57 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.35, 1,431.57 and 338.12 is: 507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.35 : 1,431.57 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.35/1,431.57 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.35x = 1,431.57 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.35x = 484,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,040.76/954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.19

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