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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.59, 1,431.52 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.59, 1,431.52 and 338.12 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.59 : 1,431.52 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.59/1,431.52 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.59x = 1,431.52 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.59x = 484,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,032.86/954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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