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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.45, 1,431.87 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.45, 1,431.87 and 338.13 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.45 : 1,431.87 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.45/1,431.87 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.45x = 1,431.87 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.45x = 484,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,158.20/954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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