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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,431.74 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,431.74 and 338.16 is: 507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,431.74 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,431.74 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,431.74 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 484,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,157.20/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.31

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