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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.52, 1,430.79 and 337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.52, 1,430.79 and 337.75 is: 506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.52 : 1,430.79 = 337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.52/1,430.79 = 337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.52x = 1,430.79 × 337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.52x = 483,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,249.32/954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.27

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