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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.82, 1,432.39 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.82, 1,432.39 and 338.88 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.82 : 1,432.39 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.82/1,432.39 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.82x = 1,432.39 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.82x = 485,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,408.32/954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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