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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.64, 1,432.07 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.64, 1,432.07 and 338.22 is: 507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.64 : 1,432.07 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.64/1,432.07 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.64x = 1,432.07 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.64x = 484,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,354.72/954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.37

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