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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.38, 1,431.58 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.38, 1,431.58 and 338.09 is: 507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.38 : 1,431.58 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.38/1,431.58 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.38x = 1,431.58 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.38x = 484,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,005.62/954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.14

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