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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.51, 1,431.50 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.51, 1,431.50 and 338.13 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.51 : 1,431.50 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.51/1,431.50 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.51x = 1,431.50 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.51x = 484,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,031.40/954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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